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@KateIANA ! I recently had a COPD interview a week or two ago and I'd be glad to share my experience! Just like everyone else, I had about 5 other people interviewing in my group. At the beginning we introduced ourselves and talked about what we were currently doing. I was grouped with a lot of experienced people and was the only current student, so while they talked about their social-work related occupations, I talked about my life at school and a previous internship that was related to the field. The next question involved why social work, specifically community based social work, and what experience has led you to this decision. Lastly, she asked us about a recent mistake we made and how we learned from it. That question was definitely interesting and led a lot of us to think about it A LOT! Overall, it was very relaxing. I really don't think there are a lot of COPD applicants, so I guess that lessened the stress for me. The interviewer was also very nice and comforting. Some tips: I would definitely talk to the other applicants before your interview so you get more comfortable! Also, don't stress too much! You'll do great! Good luck! After, they told us it would be 3-4 weeks to get back an answer, instead it took 5 days! The process definitely speeds up after the interview!

Submitted my application for the COP&D program 2/3, was completed 2/10 and didn't receive an email for an interview until 3/28. Now my interview is next week and I'm totally nervous! I'm definitely a bit more relaxed now after finding this forum and realizing they clump together interviews and COP&D is usually last. I was getting nervous that since I'm toward the end of interview days they might already have their selection of accepted applicants! Does anyone know if it goes the full 2 hours? Thanks! I wish you all the best of luck!